And not just one decorated to look like it belongs in the Prohibition era, but a basement bar in a historic building, with a secret door and password required for entry.

Gilbert entrepreneurs Nick Medina and Corey Potts plan to open The White Rabbit this fall in the Heritage Court Building on Gilbert Road and Cullumber Avenue.

“Gilbert is the perfect place for this concept because while it has many great dining destinations, we are bringing the first authentic high-end bar concept to the area," Medina said in a news release. "When guests enter, they will feel like they are stepping into a true speakeasy experience."

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THE OSTRICH: This speakeasy-inspired craft cocktail bar below Crust is inside a downtown Chandler building that dates back to 1912. The menu includes a mix of signature and classic cocktails, special drinks on Tiki Tuesdays and discounted drinks for industry folks on Sundays. Guests can also order food from Crust, and relax on one of the tufted leather couches and check out the black and white mugshot wall. Copy checked | DETAILS: 10 N. San Marcos Place, Chandler. 480-917-4903, crustrestaurants.com/ostrich. Courtesy The Ostrich

ROKERIJ | Head straight to the side door of this well-known central Phoenix restaurant and go ydown the stairs to this cozy, cave-like lounge with stone walls, copper bar and mood lighting. Stop by for daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, and enjoy a variety of discounted small plates, including carne adovada sliders, chipotle ribs and bacon-wrapped shrimp, as well as $6 glasses of wine, well liquor and house margaritas, and $2 off draft beers. | DETAILS: 6335 N. 16th St., Phoenix. 602-287-8900, richardsonsnm.com Elena Underhill

MERC BAR | Located in the Esplanade, this swanky cocktail bar features dark-wood paneling and soft leather seats, illuminated with soft yellow lighting and candles. The bar is a great place to meet with friends, with a lively atmosphere and bartenders shaking up cocktails like the Mercer Sour, Gold Rush, Sophia Loren and Last Call. Light noshes include a cheese and charcuterie board and stuffed Peppadew peppers. | DETAILS: 2525 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-508-9449, mercbar.com. Tom Tingle/The Republic

VALLEY BAR | The entrance to this downtown Phoenix music venue is in the back alley, marked by a small glowing red sign. Head downstairs and enjoy a drink in the Rose Room, an underground lounge named after Arizona's first female governor, the late Rose Mofford. It features kitschy thrift-store paintings on the walls and cocktails named after Arizona politicians. The food includes flatbreads, salads and sliders. The back room has two billiards tables, Skee-Ball, darts, pinball and arcade games. On Monday nights, enjoy free game play and $1 off beers. Take a peek inside the not-so-secret Reading Room and flip through the wide variety of books. The Music Hall is intimate, with a 250-person capacity, and hosts touring bands as well as dance nights and other special programming. | DETAILS: 130 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Admission varies based on the performer. 602-368-3121, valleybarphx.com. Jeremiah Toller/Special for The Republic

BIKINI LOUNGE | Looking for a great, dark dive? Look no further than the Bikini Lounge. This longtime, no-frills tiki bar on Grand Avenue is a local favorite with cheap drinks, a jukebox, pool table and plenty of island-inspired decor. Order a tropical cocktail or get an ice-cold beer in a mini pitcher. The bar takes cash only, so be sure to bring some along, or there's an ATM in the bar. Monthly events include Spellbound and the Big Beat. | DETAILS: 1502 Grand Ave., Phoenix. 602-252-0472. Patrick Breen/The Republic

KAZIMIERZ WORLD WINE BAR | Off bustling Stetson Drive is this downtown Scottsdale hidden gem, where guests are greeted with a sign over the door that reads: "The truth is Inside." The lounge features stained-glass walls, wine casks and cushy couches, with live entertainment nightly, except on Mondays, when the bar is closed. The wine list is staggering, with more than 3,200 bottles, so everyone should be able to find a wine that fits their tastes. There's also a signature-cocktail menu, and food includes cheese plates, charcuterie boards, flatbreads and a couple of specialty dishes. | DETAILS: 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale. 480-946-3004, kazbar.net Yucel Yalim

HONOR AMONGST THIEVES | This central Phoenix lounge above Stock & Stable is dark and moody, with velvet couches and a wooden bar sporting tufted black-leather panels. Guests enter via the back stairs and the door has a peephole, like a speakeasy. The specialty drinks are named after famous novels, including Tales of Ordinary Madness, Ask the Dust and Less Than Zero. Happy hour is literally one hour long, from 6 to 7 p.m. daily. Check out the bar's Facebook page for weekly special events. | DETAILS: 5538 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-313-1001, honoraz.com. Debby Wolvos

MELINDA'S ALLEY | If the red bulb is turned on, you're good to go. Located in the alley between Adams and Monroe streets off Central Avenue, Melinda's Alley was at one time home to Phoenix's red-light district. The speakeasy has a distinct feel and allows for up to 65 guests, open only on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's an ever-changing menu with a different selection each week of five craft cocktails. The Old-Fashioned is the only one that is always available. A 70-foot mural, created by Darrin Armijo-Wardle and Hugo Medina, has been added to the entrance of the bar. | DETAILS: The alley on Central Avenue between Adams and Monroe streets. Benjamin J. Ammon